ERIE, Pa. – Mercyhurst University has announced the schedule for the 2026-27 Mercyhurst Women's Bowling season. The Lakers will compete in a mix of invitationals, conference meets, and the NEC Championship, with one home event on the calendar.

2026-27 SCHEDULE

Oct. 3-4 – Mercyhurst Invitational
Erie, Pa. (Rolling Meadow Lanes)

Oct. 16-18 – Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic
Struthers, Ohio (Holiday Bowl)
Hosted by Youngstown State

Oct. 24-25 – Niagara University Brunswick Fall Open
Niagara Falls, N.Y. (Rapids Bowling Center)

Nov. 6-8 – Duquesne Invitational
Pittsburgh, Pa. (Pines Plaza Lanes)
Hosted by Duquesne

Nov. 13-15 – NEC Meet #1
Mount Joy, Pa. (Clearview Lanes)

Feb. 5-7 – Mount Shootout
Location TBD
Hosted by Mount St. Mary's

Feb. 12-14 – NEC Meet #2
Milton, Pa. (Imperial Lanes)

Feb. 20-21 – Niagara University Brunswick Spring Classic
Niagara Falls, N.Y. (Rapids Bowling Center)

Mar. 19-21 – NEC Championship
Hamilton Township, N.J. (Hamilton Lanes)

HOME EVENT

The Mercyhurst Invitational, Oct. 3-4 at Rolling Meadow Lanes in Erie, is the Lakers' lone home event of the season and gives fans the chance to support the team in person.

SEASON OUTLOOK

The Lakers open the season at home before hitting the road for events across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and New Jersey. Conference play begins with NEC Meet #1 in November and continues with NEC Meet #2 in February, leading into the NEC Championship in March.